Author: Vincent Osuwo

The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has been described as a tool that drives the “Islamization” agenda in Nigeria. In a statement made on X on Tuesday, Olufumilola, a social media influencer, described the ruling party as “the political wing of Islamic conquest/jihad.” Arguing that the party is strategic in carrying out its clandestine agenda, Olufunmilola mentioned that the party is “decades ahead in their plans.” She asserted that the elites of the party are using Yoruba to drive home their agenda. Her statement reads, “APC has Islam written all over it. Every indication shows it is the political wing…

Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has warned that there will be a total blackout in the country in the next three months if the proposed electricity tariff hike is not implemented. The minister stated this in Abuja on Monday, April 29, when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Power at an investigative hearing over the recent electricity tariff hike by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Adelabu states that “the entire sector will be grounded if we don’t increase the tariff. With what we have now for the next three months, the entire country will be in darkness…

Tijion Esho, a Nigerian doctor working in the United Kingdom, has lost his medical license after being found guilty of providing free Botox injections in exchange for sex, according to the Telegraph. Esho is well-known for providing medical advice and commentary on cosmetic surgery talks on famous television shows like ITV’s This Morning, BBC’s Morning Live, and E4’s Body Fixers. He was also a regular consultant on Body Fixers for E4, a program that aired for two seasons in 2016 and 2017, as well as appearances on BBC’s Morning Live until the summer of 2022. Esho is the founder of…

Prolific Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has refuted suggestions that he may leave the club despite interest from a number of big European clubs. Despite ties with West Ham, Napoli, and Newcastle United this summer, the Nigerian attacker is still dedicated to Leverkusen. He stated his desire to contribute to the club’s continued success on the pitch. Xabi Alonso’s team won their first German crown with five games to spare, but they are aiming for the first unbeaten season in Bundesliga history, and they are on track with three games remaining. Leverkusen will also face Serie A club Roma in…

Nigeria is set to host the next edition of the men’s and women’s U-19 volleyball Nations Cup. Morocco hosted the 2022 edition of the U-19 boys competition in El Jadida, with Nigeria emerging champions after defeating Egypt 3-0 in the final, while Nigeria hosted the 16th edition of the girls’ volleyball championship in Abuja, with Egypt winning 3-1 over Cameroon in the final and Nigeria finishing third. While the hosting details are still being worked out, our correspondent has learned that the Nigeria Volleyball Federation will meet with the African Volleyball Confederation to discuss their plans for the championship. “Nigeria…

Former Super Eagles players have praised the Nigeria Football Federation for appointing George Finidi as the new coach of the men’s senior national team. On Monday, the NFF board approved the Technical and Development Committee’s suggestion to select Finidi as the team’s replacement for Jose Peseiro, who resigned after leading the squad to second place in the recent 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. However, the NFF did not release Finidi’s contract details or his aides. Speaking with the press, former Eagles winger and 2000 Africa Cup of Nations silver medalist Tijani Babangida expressed delight at Finidi’s appointment,…

The Nigeria Football Federation would announce the assistants for Finidi George, the new Super Eagles coach, as soon as he makes his decisions. Finidi was appointed as the team’s substantive coach on Monday, having previously served as a temporary coach following the departure of Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro. He was hired ahead of former FIFA U-17 World Cup winner Emmanuel Amuneke and U.S. U-19 men’s team coach Michael Nsien, among other applicants. Following his announcement, Amuneke, Nsien, and ex-international Daniel Amokachi were speculated to be Finidi’s potential assistant coaches, according to the NFF, although the organisation has denied this. When…

The Nigerian Correctional Service has apprehended 16 of the 119 inmates who escaped from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre in Niger State last week. The NCoS spokesperson, Abubakar Umar, confirmed this to our correspondent on Monday. Chronicle NG reports that a heavy downpour on Wednesday night wreaked havoc on the Suleja custodial centre, resulting in extensive damage to the facility and facilitating the escape of 119 inmates. The downpour caused severe damage to the custodial centre’s infrastructure, including a breach in the perimeter fence, allowing inmates to flee. Ten fleeing inmates were re-arrested on Thursday morning, and in the…

A Lagos State High Court has ordered Air Peace to respond to questions brought by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism in a libel suit No. LD/ADR/4833/23 filed by the airline on October 12, 2022, regarding its aircraft operations from Lagos to Anambra State. Air Peace says that it follows safety standards and practices in accordance with safety regulations and policies. It questioned the FIJ’s interrogations of its aircraft and flight operations, calling them “scandalous and irrelevant” to the libel case. FIJ was dissatisfied with Air Peace’s responses to the queries and filed an application to compel them to adequately explain…

The Lagos State Government has announced intentions to designate the last week of September each year as “Yoruba Week” to honour Yoruba culture. According to a press statement issued on Monday by Eromosele Ebhomele, Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, the measure is intended to protect and promote Yoruba traditional legacy. The decision was communicated to the Lagos State House of Assembly via a letter from the executive branch, following a resolution voted by legislators on September 19, 2023, calling for the activation of Yoruba cultural legacy and the designation of a specific…